NEW PROPOSITIONS.
Mr. Branham introduced a bill [H. R. 483] to amend the act to enable railroads to alter their lines in certain cases, approved December 21, 1865. [Any railroad company may, by resolution, make such local alteration in any case where the line is unnecessarily dangerous, circuitous or difficult to operate, by agreement with the owner of the property to be effected thereby; but if such consent is withheld, then by condemnation. Nothing herein shall authorize any railroad company to enter or avoid any town or city without consent, etc.] Railroads.
Mr. Butts introduced a bill [H. R. 484] to authorize turnpike companies to adopt the act of May 12, '52, and the amendment thereto, and to amend the act of March 6, '65, to allow county commissioners to authorize turnpike companies and make them free of toll, etc. [It relates to new road organizations, etc.] Roads.
Mr. Butterworth introduced a bill [H. R. 485[ requiring railroad conductors and engineers to stop trains at cities and incorporated towns - declaring a misdemeanor and fixing a penalty. [At every town, etc., of not less than 1,500 inhabitants - penalty $10 to $500.] Rights and Privileges.
Mr. Henderson introduced a bill [H. R. 486] for the incorporation of real estate and live stock companies. [Any three or more persons may incoporate by the usual resolutions and certificates, etc.]
Mr. Glasgow moved for an order to amend the rules so as to restrain speech to five minutes, which lies over one day.
Mr. Rumsey introduced a bill [H. R. 487] to amend section six of the Supervisor's Act of March 5, 1859. [Eight hours a day's work on the roads.] Roads.
